physicians-formula Physicians Formula Diamond Lip Plumper Gloss, Light Pink Princess Cut

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Polybutene
2. Diisostearyl Malate
3. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
4. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
5. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
6. Tocopheryl Acetate
7. Diamond Powder
8. Octyldodecanol
9. Menthol
10. Hexyldecanol
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Caprylyl Glycol
13. Octinoxate
14. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
15. Quaternium-90 Bentonite
16. Hexylene Glycol
17. Ethylhexylglycerin
18. Tribehenin
19. Ethyl Vanillin
20. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
21. Persea Gratissima Oil
22. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
23. Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide
24. Methyl Nicotinate
25. Propylene Carbonate
26. Sorbitan Isostearate
27. Bisabolol
28. Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
29. Stearic Acid
30. Butylene Glycol
31. Tin Oxide
32. Caffeine
33. Niacin
34. Brassica Campestris Sterols
35. Lauroyl Lysine
36. Sodium Hyaluronate
37. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
38. BHT
39. Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
40. Blue 1 Lake
41. Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
42. Ci 77492
43. Ci 77499)
44. Mica
45. Red 7 Lake
46. Red 28 Lake
47. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Anhydrous balm base using polybutene and hydrogenated polyisobutene. Diamond powder adds sparkle; menthol and vanillin regulate temperature. Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid provide nourishment. Ideal for glossy, cooling lip care. Factory view: high-viscosity polymers need homogenization; diamond particle size must be controlled to prevent abrasion.

Key ingredients

BINDING

Polybutene

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Diisostearyl MalateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneEthylhexyl PalmitateOctyldodecanol

ANTICAKING

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

ANTIOXIDANT

Tocopheryl Acetate

ABRASIVE

Diamond Powder

Other ingredients

MentholHexyldecanolPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolOctinoxatePolymethylsilsesquioxaneQuaternium-90 BentoniteHexylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinTribeheninEthyl VanillinPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePersea Gratissima OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterEthyl Menthane CarboxamideMethyl NicotinatePropylene CarbonateSorbitan IsostearateBisabololCetylhydroxyproline PalmitamideStearic AcidButylene GlycolTin OxideCaffeineNiacinBrassica Campestris SterolsLauroyl LysineSodium HyaluronatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1BHTCalcium Aluminum BorosilicateBlue 1 LakeIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)MicaRed 7 LakeRed 28 LakeTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Polybutene

Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Diamond Powder

Diamond powder as abrasive; high hardness, check particle uniformity

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

Hexyldecanol

Lightweight synthetic ester; provides non-greasy feel, fast-drying, low irritation

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Octinoxate

Water-soluble UVB absorber for sunscreen; concentration limited by regulations, may irritate sensitive skin

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Quaternium-90 Bentonite

Modified clay for high-viscosity gels and powder suspensions; excessive use causes heavy texture

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Ethyl Vanillin

Synthetic fragrance component; mild aroma and soothing feel, potential sensitization at high levels, label per EU regulations.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide

Cooling agent; immediate tingle, recommend 0.1-0.3% usage

Methyl Nicotinate

Vasodilator causing tingling/warmth; strictly prohibited on lips and around eyes.

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide

Biomimetic lipid, barrier repair, 1-3%; lipophilic, needs emulsification, good for dry skin.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Niacin

Niacin (B3) smoother; high topological concentrations may cause flushing, often used as co-agent or precursor.

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Rapeseed sterols, plant sterol esters, emollient conditioner at 0.5–3%; rich feel, low comedogenic risk

Lauroyl Lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Synthetic powder filler for smooth feel and coverage; inert.

Blue 1 Lake

Water-insoluble blue pigment dispersed in aqueous phase; ensure compliant use, no direct skin benefit

Iron Oxides (Ci 77491

Not decoded yet

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499)

Not decoded yet

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Red 7 Lake

Red color lake, poorly water-soluble, for powders or aqueous systems; regulatory compliance required

Red 28 Lake

Red lake pigment; for coloring and masking. More stable than dyes, monitor batch variability.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

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